{"id":94989,"date":"2026-02-26T16:14:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gfd-launches-initiative-for-children-with-disabilities"},"modified":"2026-02-26T17:32:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:32:21","slug":"gfd-launches-initiative-for-children-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gfd-launches-initiative-for-children-with-disabilities","title":{"rendered":"GFD Launches Initiative for Children with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The Gambia Federation of the Disabled on Wednesday unveiled a new initiative aimed at advancing inclusion and equity for children with disabilities through education, technology,<\/b> <b>and<\/b> <b>play<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The project, supported by the European Union, Catholic Relief Services, and the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, is built around the theme \u201cEmpowering Children with Disabilities through Education, Technology, and Play.\u201d Organizers say the effort seeks to reshape perceptions of disability by fostering awareness, empathy, and active participation among young people.<\/p>\n<p>The program\u2019s first phase, titled \u201cSensitization of Girls and Boys Drama and Environmental Club Members,\u201d will be introduced in selected schools nationwide. It is being implemented in partnership with the National Organization of the Disabled, Special Olympics Gambia, and the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, alongside European Union and Catholic Relief Services support.<\/p>\n<p>At the launch, the federation\u2019s chairperson, Muhammed Krubally, described sensitization as a critical tool for cultivating inclusive mindsets among schoolchildren.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen children learn to see ability rather than disability, they become ambassadors of change in their communities,\u201d Mr. Krubally said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that integrating technology, creative arts, and sports into the initiative would not only improve accessibility but also help nurture confidence and leadership among children with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Krubally called for broader societal commitment to inclusion, arguing that empowering children with disabilities is essential to building a more equitable nation.<\/p>\n<p>The project will rely on drama, environmental clubs, and interactive learning platforms to address stigma and dismantle barriers that limit opportunities for children with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Gambia Federation of the Disabled on Wednesday unveiled a new initiative aimed at advancing inclusion and equity for children with disabilities through education, technology, and play. 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